A public, state university located in Winona, Minnesota located 2 hours southeast of Minneapolis. Winona State is surrounded by bluffs, and the Mississippi River, offering easy access to lots of outdoor activities. Winona became of the first “laptop universities” nationwide to provide both a laptop and tablet to all students. Known for its nursing, elementary...
Loading view.
Luther College, a liberal arts institution located in Decorah, Iowa—just 2.5 hours southeast of Minneapolis—offers a globally focused curriculum, numerous study abroad opportunities, and a high number of international students on campus. Known for its global perspective, commitment to community, and interdisciplinary approach, Luther College has been called the ‘Hidden Gem’ of Iowa by College...
Friday June 13 - Thursday June 19
BWCA Trip 1
Around 60 MPS middle school students are currently experiencing the great outdoors of Northern Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area! During this week-long trip students will experience wilderness camping, canoeing, exploring, cooking over a fire, forging new friendships, and more. Check back in later this summer to our blog to learn about what students gained from...
Saturday June 21 - Friday June 27
BWCA Trip 2
Around 60 MPS middle school students are currently experiencing the great outdoors of Northern Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area! During this week-long trip students will experience wilderness camping, canoeing, exploring, cooking over a fire, forging new friendships, and more. Check back in later this summer to our blog to learn about what students gained from...
Sunday June 22 - Saturday June 28
BWCA Trip 3
Around 60 MPS middle school students are currently experiencing the great outdoors of Northern Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area! During this week-long trip students will experience wilderness camping, canoeing, exploring, cooking over a fire, forging new friendships, and more. Check back in later this summer to our blog to learn about what students gained from...
Tuesday July 8 - Monday July 14
BWCA Trip 4
Around 60 MPS middle school students are currently experiencing the great outdoors of Northern Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area! During this week-long trip students will experience wilderness camping, canoeing, exploring, cooking over a fire, forging new friendships, and more. Check back in later this summer to our blog to learn about what students gained from...
Thursday July 24 - Sunday July 27
Apostle Island Kayak Trip
A small number of MPS middle school students are currently experiencing the beautiful Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in a partnership with Wilderness Inquiry! Students will experience a series of sea kayaking and land-based day trips from Wilderness Inquiry’s Little Sand Bay Base Camp. These trips could include the beautiful Mawikwe Sea Caves, Bark Bay Slough,...